Founded in 1922, Simplicity Manufacturing Company began building walk behind and two wheel tractors in 1939. Over the years as a high quality manufacturer, Simplicity has built lawn & garden tractors under many names and for many major retailers including J. C. Penney, Montgomery Ward, Viking, and Homelite. Today Simplicity Manufacturing builds and markets a full line of premium Simplicity-branded garden tractors, zero-turn lawnmowers, and snow throwers all known for their superior quality, commercial-style features, and industry-leading product performance and user comfort innovations.